TAKING A STAND ON: CLEANER FLOORS

AUTHOR(S)

Riell, Howard

PUB. DATE

December 2001

SOURCE

FoodService Director;12/15/2001, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p87

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Considers the role of clean floors or floorings in the U.S. food service market. Importance of floor cleanliness for food service facilities; Ways to maintain or clean the floor; Signs of floor neglect; Factors to consider in choosing floor surfaces.

ACCESSION #

6646525

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